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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A230, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the VG-145 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The VG-145 was launched 2 years later than the A230 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-145 scores versus the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony A230

 VG-145 A230 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus VG-145

 A230 VG-145 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A230

 VG-145 A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-145 and Sony A230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-145 and the A230.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-145 and A230.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VG-145 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VG-145 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography information
Sony A230 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Sony A230 Sports photography features
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography info
Sony A230 Travel photography info
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography details
Sony A230 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony A230
 Olympus VG-145Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2009-05-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 490 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 160 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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